Steel Shoe Action On Saturday
Some of the best junior speedway riders from Queensland and interstate will be coming to Kingaroy on Saturday for the third annual John Titman Golden Steel Shoe Challenge.
Proposal Isn’t ‘Done And Dusted’
South Burnett councillor Ros Heit has urged any residents concerned about proposed cuts to Council support for community groups to speak out.
Indigenous Help Ahead Of NDIS
The State Government has launched a project to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with disability living in south-east Queensland access the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Mayor Responds To Cutback Claims
South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell has submitted the following response to southburnett.com.au in the wake of recent reports about proposed Budget measures which will affect local community groups.
Garden Expo Blooms In Sunshine
The sunshine brought out biggest crowd seen in years – possibly, ever – at the Wondai Garden Expo at the weekend.
Bush Picnic Recalls Olden Times
South Burnett residents and visitors who’d like see a little-known corner of the Timbertowns are being invited to come along to a bush picnic in May.
Rotary Wants Your Books!
Taabinga Rotary Club has begun planning for its 10th annual Bookarama sale in Kingaroy … and it’s looking for books!
Work To Start On War Memorial
Toowoomba Regional Council plans to begin work next Monday on a revamp of the historic Goombungee War Memorial which will spell the end of the surrounding garden bed.
Patient Subsidy Delays ‘Unacceptable’
Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington says people in the South Burnett are still waiting three months or more for their Patient Travel Subsidy (PTSS) claims to be reimbursed.
Singing Group Gears Up For Dawn Service
Kingaroy’s Anzac Day Dawn Service on Wednesday will have a new addition this year.
Watch Out For NBN Scam
Gympie Police are warning residents to be very wary if they receive a telephone call from an alleged NBN provider talking about customer dissatisfaction with the service.
Bag Snatched At Cafe
Kingaroy Police have been kept busy over the past week dealing with traffic offences, minor crashes and a handbag snatch that will leave one tourist with a very bad impression of the South Burnett.
Locals Galore To Cheer For At Wondai
The program at Wondai on Anzac Day will be a cracker, with visiting candidates cominmg from Miles, Oakey, Toowoomba, Clifton, Beaudesert, Caloundra, Deagon, Bundaberg, Gympie and Eidsvold.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The Wondai Race Club will be holding its traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street, Wondai on Wednesday, April 25.
Another Special Guest For Anzac Day
Australian actor Travis Fimmel will be another of the special guests at Wooroolin’s Anzac Day ceremony on Wednesday.
Injured Rider Flown Out
A motorcycle rider was flown to the Sunshine Coast Hospital after suffering multiple injuries in a single-vehicle crash just north of Kingaroy on Saturday morning.
South Burnett Properties Sell For $6.7m
Two South Burnett cattle properties fetched a total of $6.7 million when they were sold at auction in Brisbane on Friday.
Glittering Night At Showgrounds
The South Burnett Show Society stayed close to home for their annual Show Dinner on Friday night … electing to hold the glittering event in the Kucks Pavilion at Kingaroy Showground.
NBN Complaints Face Review
The Federal Government aims to strengthen consumer protections because of NBN roll-out problems
Recycling Crisis Spurs Waste Levy
A decision by Ipswich Council to scrap its recycling program will see a new State waste levy introduced
